VOCES

Trailer | Letters to Eloisa
S2021 Ep1 | 30s

"Letters to Eloisa" depicts the life of Author José Lezama Lima.

‘Paradiso’ Stirs Scandal Amid Glory Upon Release
S2021 Ep1 | 5m 30s

In his novel "Paradiso," José Lezama Lima revealed secrets that mirrored his own life.

Cuba Censors José Lezama Lima
S2021 Ep1 | 7m 3s

José Lezama Lima grew lonely as the Cuban government silenced him for "Paradiso."

Trailer | American Exile
S2021 Ep2 | 30s

Two brothers who fought in Vietnam are among thousands of veterans who are being deported.

A Vietnam Veteran’s Mission to the White House
S2021 Ep2 | 2m 28s

Manuel Valenzuela announces mission to the White House to request a stop to deportations.

Two Veteran Brothers Become Unlikely Activists
S2021 Ep2 | 3m 33s

Facing deportation, two brothers stand against the deportation of fellow veterans.

Disabled Veteran to be Deported Back to Pakistan
S2021 Ep2 | 1m 13s

Zahid Chaudry and his wife Anne navigate citizenship denials from minor offenses.

Veteran Self-Deports to Mexico to Live in Exile
S2021 Ep2 | 2m 28s

Valente Valenzuela shares his emotional turmoil after receiving his removal notice.

A Fallen Veteran’s Family Faces Deportation
S2021 Ep2 | 4m 51s

Olivia Segura fights for the rights of fallen veterans' families in honor of her daughter.

Trailer | Building the American Dream
S2020 Ep1 | 30s

Follow immigrant families rising up to seek justice in an industry rife with exploitation.

The Electrician
S2020 Ep1 | 2m 37s

Claudia, a female electrician from El Salvador, enrolled in school to be an electrician.

Death on the Job
S2020 Ep1 | 2m 57s

Construction worker Roendy Granillo was 25 when he died from heat stroke on the job.

Our Stories, Our Movement
S2020 Ep1 | 2m 16s

Another death of a construction worker on the job in Austin fuels the need for change.

Trailer | Alex Birnel | Latino Vote
S2020 Ep2 | 30s

Alex Birnel, advocacy manager of MOVE Texas, discusses registering voters.

Trailer | Andrea Mercado | Latino Vote
S2020 Ep2 | 30s

Andrea Mercado on Florida being a critical battleground state.

Trailer | Dr. Gabriel Salguero | Latino Vote
S2020 Ep2 | 30s

Hear from Dr. Gabriel Salguero, founder of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition.

Extended Trailer | Latino Vote
S2020 Ep2 | 2m 19s

An inside look at the high-stakes effort to turn out the Latino vote in the 2020 election.

Mi Familia Vota
S2020 Ep2 | 2m 52s

Mi Familia Vota organizers register Latino voters in Las Vegas ahead of the 2020 election.

The Bernie Sanders Coalition
S2020 Ep2 | 3m 35s

A multicultural coalition of Sanders' supporters prepare to canvass.

Campaigning in Border Cities
S2020 Ep2 | 2m 46s

An organizer from the Rio Grande Valley prepares for a campaign rally in San Antonio.

Representation Matters
S2020 Ep2 | 2m 15s

Author of "My Time to Speak" Ilia Calderón discusses Afro-Latino representation in media.

Preview | VOCES 2019
3m 7s

VOCES showcases people who dared to speak out and make a difference.

Trailer | Porvenir, Texas
S2019 Ep1 | 30s

Discover the story behind the 1918 massacre of 15 Mexican men in this tiny border town.

Sowing the Seeds of Racial War Across U.S.-Mexico Border
S2019 Ep1 | 2m

A clash between Mexican and Anglo cultures has brewed at the border for generations.

They Lost Their Land Through Murder and Theft
S2019 Ep1 | 2m 50s

In the early 1900s, many Mexican-Americans lost their ranches to fraud and violence.

Boy Carries Untold Story of His Father’s Murder
S2019 Ep1 | 3m 25s

On January 28, 1918, Juan Flores watched 15 men die in a massacre at Porvenir, Texas.

Trailer | Adios Amor – The Search for Maria Moreno
S2019 Ep2 | 30s

Follow the search for a hero that history forgot: Maria Moreno.

Hearing Maria’s Voice for the First Time
S2019 Ep2 | 2m 20s

Maria Moreno and other farmworkers testify about the poverty and discrimination they face.

Truth Been Hidden
S2019 Ep2 | 1m 3s

Maria describes how farmworkers feed the nation while their own children go hungry.

Going Home
S2019 Ep2 | 1m 52s

Maria Moreno’s daughters take a road trip to visit their mother’s birthplace.

Family Life Following the Crops
S2019 Ep2 | 48s

Abel Moreno describes working in the fields as a child.

Millions of Unorganized Workers in America
S2019 Ep2 | 1m 49s

Maria is elected to represent her union and plead their case before the AFL-CIO.

Maria the Intrepid
S2019 Ep2 | 1m 5s

After leaving the labor movement, Maria passionately pursued her ministry.

Trailer | The Pushouts
S2019 Ep3 | 30s

Meet Dr. Victor Rios a former gang member working with youth being “pushed out” of school.

Pushouts Not Dropouts
S2019 Ep3 | 2m 10s

About 1.2 million young people are pushed out of school each year.

‘I Don’t Want to Be Vulnerable’
S2019 Ep3 | 1m 18s

Victor Rios joined a gang at 14 years old, looking for protection and security.

‘It Really Haunts Me Every Day’
S2019 Ep3 | 1m 14s

Victor wrestles with the difficult task of leaving his young people at the end of the day.

Education, Rebellion, and Hope
S2019 Ep3 | 4m 36s

Kadhir Rajagopal, a former student of Rios, discusses education and rebellion.

Inside Look
S2019 Ep3 | 2m

Get a first look at VOCES' "The Pushouts" from the team behind the film.

Trailer | The Rise and Fall of the Brown Buffalo
S2018 Ep1 | 30s

Discover the life of radical Chicano lawyer Oscar Zeta Acosta

Social Justice Attorney
S2018 Ep1 | 2m 47s

Explore Oscar Zeta Acosta’s brief stint as a legal aid attorney in Oakland, California.

The Sixties and In Search of Identity
S2018 Ep1 | 2m 10s

Oscar Zeta Acosta continues searching for his self-identity.

The Chicano Rights Movement
S2018 Ep1 | 2m 32s

Explore the historic 1968 “Walkouts."

Filmmaker Phillip Rodriguez On Activist Oscar Zeta Acosta
S2018 Ep1 | 2m

Filmmaker Phillip Rodriguez explains the artistic direction behind the film.

Trailer | Willie Velasquez: Your Vote is Your Voice
S2016 Ep1 | 30s

Willie Velásquez paved the way for the growing power of the Latino Vote.

A Latino Republican
S2016 Ep1 | 1m 39s

Latinos in Presidential elections have traditionally voted Democrat.

Moving On Up
S2016 Ep1 | 41s

Willie's brother Ralph takes on a neighborhood tour of the barrio.

Freedom Summer
S2016 Ep1 | 1m 15s

Willie's brother Ralph talks about the violence of Freedom Summer.

“Beautiful New World”
S2016 Ep1 | 1m 11s

“Que Bonito Es El Mundo Nuevo” were the last words Willie said to his brother.

The Congressman from Texas
S2016 Ep1 | 30s

Learn the early history of Congressman Henry B Gonzalez.

A New Identity
S2016 Ep1 | 43s

Ralph Velasquez talks about two identities and the meaning of "Pocholandia."

MAYO
S2016 Ep1 | 1m 32s

Ignacio "Nacho" Perez talks about the creation of The Mexican American Youth Organization.

Activists
S2016 Ep1 | 1m 22s

Professor Charles Cotrell talks about the reporters seeking out Chicano activists.

Transformation
S2016 Ep1 | 1m 57s

Southwest Voter Vice President, Lydia Camarillo recalls the first time hearing Willie.

New Generation
S2016 Ep1 | 2m 34s

Julian Castro talks about the new generation of Latino voters.

Trailer | Children of Giant
S2015 Ep1 | 30s

Explore the making of Giant and its examination of Anglo/Mexican-American relations.

Preview
S2015 Ep1 | 2m 38s

Delve into three new stories about Latino culture and history.

Teaser
S2015 Ep1 | 20s

See how Giant, a 1950s film that examined racial prejudice, is still relevant.

Teaser
S2015 Ep2 | 20s

Meet five struggling Latina actresses trying to make it in Hollywood.

Trailer | Now en Español
S2015 Ep2 | 30s

Explore the ups and downs of being a Latina actress in Hollywood.

Trailer | El Poeta
S2015 Ep3 | 30s

Follow poet Javier Sicilia as he leads a peace movement through Mexico and into the U.S.

Teaser
S2015 Ep3 | 20s

Mexican poet Javier Sicilia ignited a movement for peace after his son's murder.

Preview | Ruben Salazar: Man in the Middle
S2014 Ep1 | 30s

Examine the life and death of pioneering Mexican-American journalist Ruben Salazar.

Trailer | Tales of Masked Men
S2013 Ep1 | 30s

Explore the sport of “lucha libre” and its role in Latino communities in the U.S.

Trailer | Escaramuza: Riding From The Heart
S2013 Ep1 | 30s

The journey of Las Azaleas to represent the U.S. at the National Charro Championships.

Trailer | Lemon
S2013 Ep1 | 30s

The story of a Tony-award winner's challenging journey to the New York stage.

Trailer | Unfinished Spaces
S2013 Ep1 | 30s

A look at the history of Fidel Castro’s Cuba, following the fates of the three architects.

Trailer | Rebel
S2013 Ep1 | 30s

The true story of Loreta Velazquez, Confederate soldier turned Union spy.